News & Analysis

Q&A: Type of Bill 013X versus 085X

October 18, 2016
News & Insights

Is it appropriate for a critical access hospital hospital to bill with Type of Bill (TOB) 013X versus TOB 085X, or are they only to bill with 085X?

Note from the Instructor: CMS provides increased flexibility for practitioners under the final Quality Payment Program Rule

October 18, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor discusses CMS’ new Quality Payment Program.

Note from the Instructor: Answering questions on patient status

October 12, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor discusses commonly asked questions about patient status.

Q&A: Charging and Reporting Bedside Procedures

October 11, 2016
News & Insights

How can hospitals differentiate the cost of care for bedside procedures from other services?

This week in Medicare updates–10/12/2016

October 11, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s Medicare updates include the release of the October 2016 Medicare Quarterly Provider Compliance Newsletter; OIG reports on Medicare payments for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities; and more!

Note from the Instructor: The Next Transition for Rural Health Clinics: Modifier -CG

October 5, 2016
Medicare Insider

This week’s note from the instructor is about the use of modifier -CG on claims by rural health clinics.

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